ANZ was the winner of this year's top Australia China Business Awards, held this year in Beijing.ANZ was one of seven compaines to win awards after taking out the Business Excellence Award for large companies. The awards, now in their 17th year, are recognition of the diverse range of business activities Australian companies are engaged in China as well as a celebration of Australian business success in China over the last 12 months.

The awards were this year held in Beijing – the first time they have been held outside of Hong Kong and are a joint initiative between AustCham Hong Kong, AustCham Beijing and AustCham Shanghai.

Seven outstanding companies were singled out as Award Winners, in recognition of their business achievements, which have played a part in contributing to the strengthening of the Australia-China business relationship, and beyond.
"It was an honour to be a part of such a highly successful Awards Programme, recognising and rewarding Australian companies operating in Greater China", said Dalwyn Bateson, General Manager, AustCham Beijing. "The success of all Finalists highlights the depth of the Australia China business relationship and the Chambers will continue to work with and support our members to help them do their business better.

ACBA: 2009 Winners are:

* Business Excellence Award (Large): ANZ

* GNS Business Excellence Award (SMEs): Spaceframe

* People's Choice Award: EIC Group Ltd

* Global Times Business Entrepreneurial Award: Galaxy Resources

* Austrade Business Promotion Award: Just Beer

* Mallesons Stephen Jaques Business Innovation Award: CSL Limited

* CLP Sustainable Development Award: Sino Gold

All Finalists and Winners are profiled on the ACBA:09 website www.austchamchina.com.